Sans Superellipse Ibmos 5 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, logos, sports branding, retro, playful, sturdy, techy, friendly, impact, approachability, retro display, geometric consistency, rounded, blocky, soft corners, geometric, compact.
A heavy, rounded-rectangle sans with soft corners, broad curves, and squared-off counters that keep forms compact and punchy. Strokes are monolinear and dense, with terminals that tend to end in flat cuts rather than tapered finishes, producing a strong, uniform texture. The letterforms lean on superelliptic geometry—straight sides and rounded corners—giving bowls and arches a squared, engineered feel. Spacing appears relatively tight and the overall rhythm is chunky, with clear silhouettes and minimal interior detail at smaller apertures.
Best suited to display sizes where its chunky shapes and tight rhythm can deliver impact—headlines, posters, branding lockups, and packaging are natural fits. It can also work for short UI labels or signage when a friendly, high-visibility voice is desired, but the dense forms favor brief text over long reading.
The tone is bold and approachable, combining a toy-like softness with an industrial, arcade-era solidity. Its rounded geometry reads friendly rather than aggressive, while the tight, blocky construction adds a confident, poster-forward attitude.
Likely designed to deliver maximum presence with a softened, geometric voice—pairing strong, block-like mass with rounded corners to stay welcoming. The construction suggests an emphasis on clear silhouettes and a cohesive, superelliptic motif for contemporary branding and retro-leaning display typography.
Distinctive superelliptic curves show up in the rounded bowls and the squared shaping of characters like O, D, and U, while letters such as W and M emphasize deep, scooped joins that reinforce the playful, constructed look. Numerals follow the same compact, rounded-box logic, helping headings feel consistent across mixed alphanumeric settings.